Tex. Fam. Code § 1.001-1.003
Tex. Fam. Code § 1.001-1.003 - Definitions (1997)
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TEXAS FAMILY CODE Chapter 1, Subchapter A — DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 1 • GENERAL PROVISIONS Subchapter A: DEFINITIONS FAMILY CODE > TITLE 1. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP > SUBTITLE A. MARRIAGE > CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS. (a) The definitions in this subchapter apply to this title. (b) Except as provided by this subchapter, the definitions in Chapter 101 apply to terms used in this title. (c) If, in another part of this title, a term defined by this subchapter has a meaning different from the meaning provided by this subchapter, the meaning of that other provision prevails. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. Sec. 1.002. COURT. "Court" means the district court, juvenile court having the jurisdiction of a district court, or other court expressly given jurisdiction of a suit under this title. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. Sec. 1.003. SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. "Suit for dissolution of a marriage" includes a suit for divorce or annulment or to declare a marriage void. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. Source: Texas Legislature Online (89th Leg., 2nd Called Sess., 2025) Page 1
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